Quick Meals for Busy Families
Quick Meals for Busy Families
Quick Meals for Busy Families
If you have kids at home, there is probably not enough snacks at home. Somehow, snacks disappear much faster than anything else in the kitchen! I try to keep a few homemade snacks stocked whenever I can. Homemade food gives a little more control over what goes into it. And when the kids are hungry between meals, having something already baked makes those busy weekdays just a little easier. This easy banana bread has become …
There are some dishes we carefully plan, style, photograph, and proudly post everywhere. Then there are dishes like this Millet Khichdi—the simplest of the dishes that you almost forget to share them. Honestly, I have been meaning to post this recipe for the longest time. However, every single time I make it, the same thing happens. Someone lifts the lid, the aroma fills the kitchen, bowls appear out of nowhere, and before I even think …
This Varutharacha Kadala Curry, also known as Kerala-style chickpea curry in roasted coconut gravy, has become one of those dependable recipes I return to again and again. Now this recipe takes some preparation and around 40 minutes to cook. Although the active cook time is just 20 minutes, the steps could take some time which makes it a perfect candidate for meal prep. I usually soak the chickpeas on Saturday morning while cleaning the kitchen …
Asha GUpdated on Leave a Comment on Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Pasta That Actually Keeps You Full4 min readCome of the best dinner happen on those evenings when you’re tired, it’s already late, and you open the fridge hoping something will magically turn into dinner. That’s exactly how this Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Pasta came together in my kitchen. It was almost time for dinner when i wrapped up work. With no energy to cook i started started looking into the fridge to hoping something would magically appear. I had leftover roast pumpkin from …
I have always heard if you want to eat “healthy,” switch from rice to chapati. Rice was seen as the villain, and wheat was the safer choice. I followed that advice without questioning it… until my body told me otherwise. During my gestational diabetes phase, food stopped being just about taste and comfort. It became data. I started observing how my body responded to everything I ate — not what people said should work. And …
I am always looking for ways to incorporate vegetables into my families diet. When one of them is picky eater i am constantly looking for ways to incorporate vegetables. That is when i tried this recipe for roasted butternut squash entered my life. It is such a versatile dish that i can serve it as a side with roast chicken or blend it into a soup or make a pasta sauce out of it. This …
In this blog i am trying to explain what a Balanced Plate looks like from my perspective. For the longest time, I never really thought about a “balanced plate.” Carbohydrates were always the hero of the meal. Rice or chapati usually made up the major portion of the plate, with some side dishes alongside it — maybe a vegetable curry, eggs, chicken, fish, or chickpeas depending on the day. And honestly, with both of us …
There was a time when sweet potatoes appeared in our kitchen only once in a blue moon. I honestly thought plain steamed sweet potatoes tasted a little… boring. Also, there was always that lingering myth around tubers causing bloating or discomfort, so I rarely reached for them. However, everything changed when I began researching healthier, wholesome alternatives for everyday meals. That’s when I discovered the incredible nutritional benefits of sweet potatoes. Not only are they …
For a long time, I thought feeling tired after meals, craving snacks all day, and constantly thinking about food was just normal life. My typical day used to have any traditional breakfast like idli or dosa or upma. Then lunch with rice and with a side dish or two and a dinner similar to lunch. Carbs were the main hero on the plate and the side dishes were mere accompaniments. These would give me energy …
Over time, I’ve become more intentional about what I eat, especially in the mornings. Earlier, I would grab something quick while rushing out for work. However, I often found myself hungry again within an hour. Because of that, I started exploring combinations of food that could actually keep me full, energized, and satisfied. This Blueberry Yogurt Bowl with Peanut Butter and Seeds came from that exploration. Yogurt topped with granola was one of my easiest …